BenInChamonix
@beninchamonix.bsky.social
🇬🇧 living in Chamonix 🇫🇷 | Trail & Ultra Runner | 2 kids | Rescue 🐶 & 🐱 | 🏔️ ⛷️ 🏃♂️ | DCFC 🐏 | Radiohead
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Inherited wealth is the absolute enemy of equality. Spend it or pass it on before you die by all means, but anything left in an estate should be taxed at 80+%
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Inherited wealth is the absolute enemy of equality. Spend it or pass it on before you die by all means, but anything left in an estate should be taxed at 80+%
UK politics is depressing, so look at this photo from yesterday’s run instead.
Couldn’t have been a more perfect late autumn afternoon. The only downer was I was working so could only get out for an hour.
Couldn’t have been a more perfect late autumn afternoon. The only downer was I was working so could only get out for an hour.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
UK politics is depressing, so look at this photo from yesterday’s run instead.
Couldn’t have been a more perfect late autumn afternoon. The only downer was I was working so could only get out for an hour.
Couldn’t have been a more perfect late autumn afternoon. The only downer was I was working so could only get out for an hour.
Vote Labour, get Reform.
This is totally unforgivable by Mahmood & Starmer. Everyone must remember who they are in May & at the next GE.
This is totally unforgivable by Mahmood & Starmer. Everyone must remember who they are in May & at the next GE.
Sickening rhetoric by Home Secretary. Denying access to human rights isn't "protecting the public". This is Labour further demonising those seeking asylum in language very reminiscent of the far right. Yes, some break the law, so should be prosecuted within the law. Removing rights is not the answer
November 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Vote Labour, get Reform.
This is totally unforgivable by Mahmood & Starmer. Everyone must remember who they are in May & at the next GE.
This is totally unforgivable by Mahmood & Starmer. Everyone must remember who they are in May & at the next GE.
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Sickening rhetoric by Home Secretary. Denying access to human rights isn't "protecting the public". This is Labour further demonising those seeking asylum in language very reminiscent of the far right. Yes, some break the law, so should be prosecuted within the law. Removing rights is not the answer
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Sickening rhetoric by Home Secretary. Denying access to human rights isn't "protecting the public". This is Labour further demonising those seeking asylum in language very reminiscent of the far right. Yes, some break the law, so should be prosecuted within the law. Removing rights is not the answer
Beautiful Remembrance Day run, thinking of the millions who sacrificed everything to fight fascism.
And FUCK all the politicians who tell us that Antifa is now the enemy & want to turn us against our neighbours & friends because of the colour of their skin or where they happen to have been born.
And FUCK all the politicians who tell us that Antifa is now the enemy & want to turn us against our neighbours & friends because of the colour of their skin or where they happen to have been born.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Beautiful Remembrance Day run, thinking of the millions who sacrificed everything to fight fascism.
And FUCK all the politicians who tell us that Antifa is now the enemy & want to turn us against our neighbours & friends because of the colour of their skin or where they happen to have been born.
And FUCK all the politicians who tell us that Antifa is now the enemy & want to turn us against our neighbours & friends because of the colour of their skin or where they happen to have been born.
A moment of indulgence, if you will, for a much beleaguered Derby County fan.
After spending the first 10 games of the season looking like they’d never met one another before, we’ve now won 5 on the trot and go into the international break close to the top 6.
You Rams! 🐑
#derbycounty
After spending the first 10 games of the season looking like they’d never met one another before, we’ve now won 5 on the trot and go into the international break close to the top 6.
You Rams! 🐑
#derbycounty
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A moment of indulgence, if you will, for a much beleaguered Derby County fan.
After spending the first 10 games of the season looking like they’d never met one another before, we’ve now won 5 on the trot and go into the international break close to the top 6.
You Rams! 🐑
#derbycounty
After spending the first 10 games of the season looking like they’d never met one another before, we’ve now won 5 on the trot and go into the international break close to the top 6.
You Rams! 🐑
#derbycounty
Just got my Covid & ´Flu jabs grin the local French pharmacy. €20.27 for both, no queue, in & out in 5 minutes without an appointment 👏 🇫🇷
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just got my Covid & ´Flu jabs grin the local French pharmacy. €20.27 for both, no queue, in & out in 5 minutes without an appointment 👏 🇫🇷
Back on the Chamonix trails today on a perfect, crisp autumn day.
Plenty of snow has fallen since we left for 🇪🇸 a week ago - excitement for the ski season to come but more than a bit of sadness for me as the trails at 2,000m+ will be inaccessible now until May or June ‘26 😞
Plenty of snow has fallen since we left for 🇪🇸 a week ago - excitement for the ski season to come but more than a bit of sadness for me as the trails at 2,000m+ will be inaccessible now until May or June ‘26 😞
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Back on the Chamonix trails today on a perfect, crisp autumn day.
Plenty of snow has fallen since we left for 🇪🇸 a week ago - excitement for the ski season to come but more than a bit of sadness for me as the trails at 2,000m+ will be inaccessible now until May or June ‘26 😞
Plenty of snow has fallen since we left for 🇪🇸 a week ago - excitement for the ski season to come but more than a bit of sadness for me as the trails at 2,000m+ will be inaccessible now until May or June ‘26 😞
I just finished ‘You Are Here’ by David Nicholls. He’s a master of his genre of modern fiction & a lovely chap to boot.
Added bonus of this novel is that it largely tells the story of Wainwright’s coast to coast walk from the Lake District to Robin Hood’s Bay. Highly recommended!
Added bonus of this novel is that it largely tells the story of Wainwright’s coast to coast walk from the Lake District to Robin Hood’s Bay. Highly recommended!
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I just finished ‘You Are Here’ by David Nicholls. He’s a master of his genre of modern fiction & a lovely chap to boot.
Added bonus of this novel is that it largely tells the story of Wainwright’s coast to coast walk from the Lake District to Robin Hood’s Bay. Highly recommended!
Added bonus of this novel is that it largely tells the story of Wainwright’s coast to coast walk from the Lake District to Robin Hood’s Bay. Highly recommended!
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
1 year, no beer 🍺; a full year today without alcohol.
Celebrated with a rainy run in Malaga, and a 🍷 this evening.
Decided from here on, having broken the habit, I’ll have the occasional drink if & when I fancy it.
The year off has been great & totally reframed my relationship with alcohol
Celebrated with a rainy run in Malaga, and a 🍷 this evening.
Decided from here on, having broken the habit, I’ll have the occasional drink if & when I fancy it.
The year off has been great & totally reframed my relationship with alcohol
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
1 year, no beer 🍺; a full year today without alcohol.
Celebrated with a rainy run in Malaga, and a 🍷 this evening.
Decided from here on, having broken the habit, I’ll have the occasional drink if & when I fancy it.
The year off has been great & totally reframed my relationship with alcohol
Celebrated with a rainy run in Malaga, and a 🍷 this evening.
Decided from here on, having broken the habit, I’ll have the occasional drink if & when I fancy it.
The year off has been great & totally reframed my relationship with alcohol
Last minute ☀️ break in Marbella - was meant to be in Annecy but the weather crap in the Alps.
This means an opportunity for flat running, and managed my quickest 10km time on the Esplanade out & back to Puerto Banus. Didn’t push too much, hamstrings a bit tight in the last km!
This means an opportunity for flat running, and managed my quickest 10km time on the Esplanade out & back to Puerto Banus. Didn’t push too much, hamstrings a bit tight in the last km!
October 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Last minute ☀️ break in Marbella - was meant to be in Annecy but the weather crap in the Alps.
This means an opportunity for flat running, and managed my quickest 10km time on the Esplanade out & back to Puerto Banus. Didn’t push too much, hamstrings a bit tight in the last km!
This means an opportunity for flat running, and managed my quickest 10km time on the Esplanade out & back to Puerto Banus. Didn’t push too much, hamstrings a bit tight in the last km!
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What a weird name for a dog. But sorry for their loss.
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
What a weird name for a dog. But sorry for their loss.
Fantastic job opportunity for someone with Received Pronunciation 🙃
There's a whole other world out there: www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
Private Tutor - London, England, Oxfordshire - Tes Jobs
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October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Fantastic job opportunity for someone with Received Pronunciation 🙃
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There's a whole other world out there: www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
Private Tutor - London, England, Oxfordshire - Tes Jobs
Tutors International, United Kingdom
www.tes.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
There's a whole other world out there: www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
First ‘quick’ run for a while yesterday after 2.5 weeks of sickness. Felt ok considering, 90% back to normal.
Although I didn’t test, I’m fairly sure it was Covid. My body feels good now, but resting HR stubbornly high at 43bpm (had been averaging 39-41 for 2025)
Although I didn’t test, I’m fairly sure it was Covid. My body feels good now, but resting HR stubbornly high at 43bpm (had been averaging 39-41 for 2025)
October 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
First ‘quick’ run for a while yesterday after 2.5 weeks of sickness. Felt ok considering, 90% back to normal.
Although I didn’t test, I’m fairly sure it was Covid. My body feels good now, but resting HR stubbornly high at 43bpm (had been averaging 39-41 for 2025)
Although I didn’t test, I’m fairly sure it was Covid. My body feels good now, but resting HR stubbornly high at 43bpm (had been averaging 39-41 for 2025)
Hosting some old school friends in Chamonix for the long weekend. We got very lucky with the weather and have made the most of it; hike to Lac Blanc yesterday & l’Aiguille du Midi this morning 👌🏽 ☀️ 🏔️
October 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Hosting some old school friends in Chamonix for the long weekend. We got very lucky with the weather and have made the most of it; hike to Lac Blanc yesterday & l’Aiguille du Midi this morning 👌🏽 ☀️ 🏔️
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Calling all experts on Bluesky who can shed reliable light on the impacts of Brexit: I know you don’t really want to, but I think we must …
“Gully Foyle” has re-upped a November 2024 X 🧵 as a book claiming 75 “Brexit benefits”.
Let’s go through them together.
Many hands make light work. /1.
“Gully Foyle” has re-upped a November 2024 X 🧵 as a book claiming 75 “Brexit benefits”.
Let’s go through them together.
Many hands make light work. /1.
October 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Calling all experts on Bluesky who can shed reliable light on the impacts of Brexit: I know you don’t really want to, but I think we must …
“Gully Foyle” has re-upped a November 2024 X 🧵 as a book claiming 75 “Brexit benefits”.
Let’s go through them together.
Many hands make light work. /1.
“Gully Foyle” has re-upped a November 2024 X 🧵 as a book claiming 75 “Brexit benefits”.
Let’s go through them together.
Many hands make light work. /1.
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Many pundits today are pushing the line that everyone who protests the genocide in Gaza is basically either antisemitic or tolerant of antisemitism. But isn't that precisely the conflation of the actions of the Israeli gov't with all Jewish people, which is at the heart of this wave of antisemitism?
October 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Many pundits today are pushing the line that everyone who protests the genocide in Gaza is basically either antisemitic or tolerant of antisemitism. But isn't that precisely the conflation of the actions of the Israeli gov't with all Jewish people, which is at the heart of this wave of antisemitism?
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Here is a thing that I hear from *almost every British Jew I know* but have barely heard expressed in any of these programmes: No single person has done more to make Jewish people globally less safe than Benjamin Netanyahu.
October 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Here is a thing that I hear from *almost every British Jew I know* but have barely heard expressed in any of these programmes: No single person has done more to make Jewish people globally less safe than Benjamin Netanyahu.
The purpose of protest is to effect change. If nothing changes, why would you stop protesting?
These measures would be an aberration, profoundly undemocratic and contrary to Articles 10 & 11 of the ECHR and the Human Rights Act (1988)
These measures would be an aberration, profoundly undemocratic and contrary to Articles 10 & 11 of the ECHR and the Human Rights Act (1988)
Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office
Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office
Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday
Ministers are to give police new powers to target repeated protests, aimed particularly at cracking down on demonstrations connected to Gaza, the Home Office has said.
The announcement, made the morning after almost 500 people were arrested in London for expressing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation, could allow police to order regular protests to take place at a different site. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The purpose of protest is to effect change. If nothing changes, why would you stop protesting?
These measures would be an aberration, profoundly undemocratic and contrary to Articles 10 & 11 of the ECHR and the Human Rights Act (1988)
These measures would be an aberration, profoundly undemocratic and contrary to Articles 10 & 11 of the ECHR and the Human Rights Act (1988)
This is, according to the Green Party manifesto, not true. They talk explicitly about working “within NATO” to achieve their aims:
greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...
greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...
October 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This is, according to the Green Party manifesto, not true. They talk explicitly about working “within NATO” to achieve their aims:
greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...
greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...
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I have watched his bit and the bit after Kuenssberg asks the question about 20 times and my ribs hurt.
Janey, Janey, Janey, still making me laugh from beyond.
Janey, Janey, Janey, still making me laugh from beyond.
October 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I have watched his bit and the bit after Kuenssberg asks the question about 20 times and my ribs hurt.
Janey, Janey, Janey, still making me laugh from beyond.
Janey, Janey, Janey, still making me laugh from beyond.
Racing update:
DNF @ Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (52km / 3,700m D+) on Sunday 😞
Had a bad week of prep & also picked up a bug before race day. Busy & disorganised, I forgot to pick up my bib on Saturday so had a 3.30am alarm call Sunday off the back of some poor sleep 🧵
DNF @ Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (52km / 3,700m D+) on Sunday 😞
Had a bad week of prep & also picked up a bug before race day. Busy & disorganised, I forgot to pick up my bib on Saturday so had a 3.30am alarm call Sunday off the back of some poor sleep 🧵
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Racing update:
DNF @ Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (52km / 3,700m D+) on Sunday 😞
Had a bad week of prep & also picked up a bug before race day. Busy & disorganised, I forgot to pick up my bib on Saturday so had a 3.30am alarm call Sunday off the back of some poor sleep 🧵
DNF @ Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (52km / 3,700m D+) on Sunday 😞
Had a bad week of prep & also picked up a bug before race day. Busy & disorganised, I forgot to pick up my bib on Saturday so had a 3.30am alarm call Sunday off the back of some poor sleep 🧵